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Die Schöpfung (The Creation)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Oratorios
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Die Schöpfung (The Creation) by Joseph Franz Haydn — Lyrics
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In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth;
And the earth was without form and void;
And darkness was on the face of the deep.
And the spirit of God moved on the face of the waters;
And God said: Let there be light, and there was light.
And God saw the light, that it was good:
And God divided light from the darkness.
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About Die Schöpfung (The Creation)
Joseph Haydn's oratorio Die Schöpfung (The Creation) is a monumental work, often performed during Eastertide or to celebrate significant religious occasions. This excerpt, taken from the oratorio's conclusion, reflects the awe and gratitude upon the completion of God's creation. The text, presented here in both English and German, moves from the account of creation itself to a jubilant expression of praise and exaltation. The music, set for SATB choir, captures the grandeur and divine majesty described in the text, culminating in the powerful affirmation of "Hallelujah."
